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How to get fromVancouver to La Jollaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Vancouver to La Jolla by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane YVR - SAN
    6h 52m
    $224–910

  2. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SEA - SAN
    10h 38m
    $177–513

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus
    38h 23m
    $214–426

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    45h 12m
    $516–1,092

  5. Drive 1,388.7 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to La Jollacar car 1,388.7 mi
    23h 49m
    $318–459

  6. Train to Paine Field County Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PAE - SAN
    10h 16m
    $211–891

Vancouver to La Jolla by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration38h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$214Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,205 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?

Air Canada, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vancouver to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Seattle Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 38h 23m.

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